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The Gb Pockit has been buzzing around since the winter when a video went viral showing the tiny fold. And honestly as amazed I was at the video, I really didn’t think it would be a functioning stroller. And boy was I wrong, this stroller is small but mighty. It’s considered a travel stroller and honestly the fold is so small that I can see the usefulness of it for traveling moms. We travel once a year by airplane but we’re on the road A LOT, with three car seats and suitcases I hate to waste space with a big stroller, so this is perfect for us.

Although you are NOT supposed to hang anything from the stroller handles, I wanted to test how the lightness affected the sturdiness. This is with my daughter who is 35lbs on the seat and no stroller weights (which I usually use on the Quinny Yezz- to avoid tipping over).

The Pockit, has the smallest fold in the market, and yes it’s in the Guiness Book of Records! Of course with a stroller this small there are a lot of things that need to be sacrified, so not everything is perfect. I will start with the best and then tell you what I don’t like.

Specs wise, this stroller holds up pretty well against its competidors. The weight limit is 50lbs making it pretty durable. It has double wheels all around and the front wheels can be locked in place for a sturdier push. The stroller has a 5 point harness and a very tall seat back, even my almost 6 year fit in the seat no problem. It has a sun shade and a small basket.

G1 is about 50″ tall and he has about 2″ more to touch the canopy.

As far as the push, it is really good. It doesn’t feel heavy but it also doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall apart, like some other light-way strollers. I did notice that on tight turns with a heavier kid, the stroller does loose some of its stability. As you can see even G2, can push his 60lb brother with ease.

To open is very easy, just push the white buttons on top and make sure everything clicks. Now to close it, this is where the fun of this stroller is. It has two folds, both are incredibly small, but the first one still leaves the tires out. The second way is with all the tires folded inside. This fold is really what makes the stroller unique.

Now there are some things I didn’t like. The instability in a curb is definitely up there. Also, I really wish it had a bigger sun shade. The truth is the shade is almost like an after thought. With the slightly larger shade, I would also like to see longer harness for the taller kids. I do wish that it came with a bag like the Qbit. That was probably the biggest fail for me. A travel stroller that fits in a tote bag, but doesn’t come with one!
These are top of the line travel strollers. As you can see, the Pockit is the winner.

It is a very very nice stroller. Like I mentioned, it is tiny but powerful. Is it worth $250? It really depends on you. I like it and happen to think if you travel a lot even if it’s not on a plane. This stroller will definitely be helpful for subway or bus commuters as well. Is it a good everyday stroller, no. Do you travel enough to make the $250 investment is the question you need to make yourself.

Here’s the snip video I shared on Facebook on how to open and close it!

-Bottle/Formula/ Nursing Cover (Like I mentioned before, I don’t carry the nursing cover and just use a burp cloth instead)

-Burp Cloth

-First Aid Kit (In the first aid kit I now include Tylenol for teething pain)

-Hand Sanitizer

-Sunscreen

-Toiletries

Always keep the bib/spoon together in a zip lock bag. If you choose now you can carry your own purse. I try to keep diaper bag and purse as one for as long as possible as it makes everything much easier. If you do leave the diaper bag in the car, like I do, don’t forget to take your wallet inside!

When you have a baby, the most important thing you carry is a diaper bag- well besides your baby! It should have everything you need. But, what exactly do you need? If you’ve been around moms and all of them will carry different things in their own diaper bags. Well, after three kids, I have come up with my own list. I hope it helps! I have split it into 4 parts.

1) Keep it in the car at ALL times. It makes going out much easier. If you are worried that you’ll run out of diapers, grab a couple of diapers, put them in your purse, then move them to the car diaper bag. I also keep a box of wipes in the car.

2) OR skip the purse altogether and only use the diaper bag as your carry-all.

3) Estimate how many diapers you need for the day. For the newborn, I usually carry about 10 diapers on normal outings, because they poop so much and the diapers are tiny, so they don’t take that much space.

4) Look for a lightweight diaper bag. Some bags because of the fabric, features, etc. can be heavy on their own, and will only get heavier with all the essentials in there.

5) Check for easy to clean fabrics. It’s only a matter of time before a food pouch or diaper cream will blow up in your bag.

In my next post I’ll do 6 to 12 months diaper bag essentials…

What is the most important item in your diaper bag?

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Every year, NYC hosts the NY Baby Show. This show is two days long and it includes a lot of vendors, speakers and entertainment for the kids. The difference with this expo is that is more of a family event. This year MomTrends hosted another Blogger Lounge which was FABULOUS! I went on Sunday and stopped at every table to find what was innovative and new in the baby world.

The GB Pocket Stroller: My first AMAZING find was the GB Pocket Stroller. Last year, it was at this very show that I learned about GB strollers and even reviewed the QBit. Now this year, they presented the Pocket. If you are not familiar with the pocket, this is the Guinness World Record holder for smallest folded stroller! It’s so small that it fits in a tote bag and if you’re on an airplane, it fits underneath the seat. It is that small. The pocket retails for $250 and you can find it at major retailers like Babies R Us and Amazon.

Driver’s Little Helper Car Seat Monitor: We have all read the stories of kids left in a hot car and dying. It was only a matter of time before a car seat monitor was available to remind parents of the child. To me this is incredibly helpful, especially with big families and traveling during the summer. It works with an app on your phone and it’s less than $85 bucks. I know some people might be skeptical, and think “who forgets their child” but the truth is: you never know what will happen, better to be prepared. You can buy it here.

Evenflo breast milk bags: These bags are something else. First off the bags are made with military grade material, so same package that protects MRE (Meals Ready to Eat) will protect breast milk. Think about no more little tiny pin needle wholes. Second the material is thinner. Why does this matter? Thinner material means it will freeze quicker but it will also thaw out quicker. And the last characteristic that is different is that instead of having the wholes on the side to hold it directly to the breast pump, it has a clip method. The bag will clamp to the pump attachment.

Of course, there where other brands and a bunch of cool items. It was hard to pick 3 that really really stood out to me. Because it’s the beginning of summer, travel was definitely on my mind, and I think these 3 items are key for traveling with kids.

Thanks to MomTrends for hosting us on the lounge. This post contains affiliate links. All opinions and pictures are my own.

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If you are an expectant mom, or having a third of 8th baby, the place to be is Big City Moms Biggest Baby Shower. The event held in different cities around the country puts together the best brands of baby gear and new gadgets to make parenting easier. This year was no exception and I saw a lot of cool things. I have to say my biggest take away was the amount of companies focused on prenatal nutrition. More companies are trying to make pre natal vitamins less irritant to the pregnant belly.

Speaking of nutrition some of the awesome things I discovered were Erzo Prenatal Vitamin Biscuit. This pack has to biscuit type cookies that have all the prenatal vitamins that moms need. For some women taking prenatal vitamins is such a struggle, so this is a great way to help moms digest the vitamins. Another company I found with very interesting products it’s Nutricia. This company provides prenatal and postnatal care to moms. Not only does it provide food items but it also provides nutritional advice online. Moms can sign up and have their own nutritionist. What I really liked about them was that the postnatal care goes beyond 6 months of the baby being born. And now for the summer, what better way to cool off than a frozen bar. EatPops takes all the benefits of a juice diet, but freezes it, brilliant!

Another trend in the nutrition area was all the companies making prenatal vitamins. Some of the ones that stood out to me was Happy Mama Prenatal, they already make yummy toddler snacks so it was very exciting to see their new products for mom. The other brand was Smarty Pants, these gummies taste SOOOOO GOOOD! There are tons of other vitamins in the market. They are definitely leaning more towards the gummy texture, which I enjoy. It’s like my little treat but with the added bonus of being a vitamin.

Some of the other cool items I saw were the Deepy Deepy. And if you have a kid that uses a pacifier this will be your new best friend. It’s a carrier- protector for the pacifier that you wear on your wrist or attached to the stroller or car seat. It’s pretty smart considering how often pacifiers get lost and dirty. The Owlet Baby Care sensor, is a sensor that goes on the babies foot. It monitors movement and breathing of the child. The monitor is attached to the softest organic cotton I have ever felt (I do wish they would make some monitors for bigger kids). I also finally saw the Doona stroller-car seat. This thing is pretty cool. The car seat can be used as an infant car seat and then you pull it out of the base and it has wheels and becomes a stroller. It’s is light and easy to turn from car seat to stroller. I think this is definitely going to be a hit in the next couple of months, especially because it’s perfect for summer travel and city living. I was also very excited to check out the new sports edition Baby BJorn carrier, the fabric is easy to clean and the straps are very comfortable.

I did also saw some of my favorites. Babyganics has some of the best products in my opinion, including their sunScreen and now they have it in the same packaging with the bug spray. Earth Mama Angel Baby Organics, who has amazing teas for pregnancy and even breastfeeding, and their lotion is heavenly. I also checked out the new Click-tight car seats from Britax, which makes installation BEYOND easy. And I also visited Nuna, BabyNess, Babies R Us, Huggies and Thule.

This event is without a doubt the place to be if you are having babies. Not only you can check out all the necessities you need for the baby, you can also hear amazing information from the educational panels. The panels not only include doctors and writers but also parents who are educated in different topics. This year some of the panel speakers included Adam Cohen, founder of DadaRocks who spoke on the Benefits of Baby Wearing and Must Have Registry Items Panel. And one of my favorite people in the whole world Alicia Ybarbo, who not only is a Today Show producer, a writer (her book Sh*tty Moms is THE BEST PARENTING BOOK EVER!), she’s also a mom!

And the BEST BEST BEST part of the Biggest Baby Shower, is the SWAG! The gift bag is serious business. Think about this over 20lbs in a gift bag! There are also other things like Bingo, with cool prices, treats for moms and food. This event is educational, fun and everything you would expect from Big City Moms.

Thanks to Big City Moms for inviting me to the event and for the gift bag.

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This Jeep Brand Scout Umbrella Stroller is seriously the best value for stroller I’ve seen in a very long time. This stroller has a lot of features that provide convenience for the child and the parent. The stroller is available at Walmart and comes in two colors pink and teal. I received the teal for a review and i was so impressed. At first, I was skeptical of a stroller that was so affordable, but I know it’s by Delta and I love their quality. Delta is known for their high safety standards.

When I opened the stroller, I put it together. It came with the cup holder and rain cover. The stroller is an umbrella type and very light, which is perfect for quick runs to the store and in and out the car. I’ve used it more for school drop off and pick ups because it handles the city terrain pretty well.

Key features to notice:

~Double wheels in all 4 wheels

~Double break

~3 recline position

~Foot closure

~Multiple positions in handles

~Peek a boo window

~45lb weight limit

Another feature I really liked was the tall canopy that fits all 3 of my kids and doesn’t rub off their heads and it also reclines so the kids can be comfortable. The harness is also padded. I only have two things I would change and they are the weight limit I wish was 50lbs and I wish the peek a boo window had a magnet and not apex. But like I mentioned before, for the price this is seriously a winning stroller.

Not only was I impressed with the quality and sturdiness of this stroller, I was also impressed with the performance. I took it to the farm, and around the city and the double tires really help the stroller maneuver beautifully. The positioning of the handles was also amazing since I am much shorter than my husband, so we were both able to make it suit our height better. It has a straight compact fold with fits anywhere. I do wish it had a carry handle.

All in all for less $80 this stroller is 5 stars. And you can rest easy knowing that the company behind it, Delta, puts extra care into their products, making it an even more valuable stroller. This is a keeper for me and compared to some of the $200 strollers this one really stands out.